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  • Ian Grant Spong avatar

    Bigotry About Holy Ceremonies (Sacraments) Series

    Contributed by Ian Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,739 views

    Removing the prejudice and misunderstanding between denominations regarding sacraments -- those physical things through which we receive a spiritual grace

    BIGOTRY BUSTERS -- THE HOLY THINGS (SACRAMENTS) BY IAN GRANT SPONG Is there graceless bigotry and petty prejudice between Christian churches? Sadly, yes. Our churches sometimes do not teach people to think for themselves. We teach only our narrow theories rather than the multitude of counsel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conviction

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,616 views

    What does the conviction of the Holy Spirit look like? What are some of the responses, and how can we recognize rejection. And in the face fo rejection, what should we do?

    Passage: Acts 6:8-15 Intro: Truth can have a broad impact, even when not specifically intended by the speaker. 1. it’s a fine thing when we are in line with the truth, and a painful thing when we are not. Il) “The Problem of Pain”, by C.S. Lewsish “Someone has said, ‘Pain plants the flag of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God The Holy Spirit, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,331 views

    God the Holy Spirit inspired the Word, mediates the power of God, gives new birth, empowers the Church.

    God the Holy Spirit, Part 1 I Cor. 2:9-13 INTRO.: The Apostle Paul established a Church in the Greek city of Ephesus. The story is recorded in the 18th chapter of Acts. He left, intending to return. While he was away, Apollos, a very eloquent preacher from Egypt, came and began to preach Christ in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Love The Lord

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,430 views

    Why is it that so few seem to understand Christ’s intention in the greatest commandment? Worshiping the Lord involves growing in maturity in four key areas.

    How to Love the Lord (Mark 12:28-30) "What commandment is the foremost of all?" Jesus answered, "The foremost is, ’Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all our heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Did The Early Church Turn The Word Upside Down

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 18,847 views

    What caused the early church to turn their world upside down

    Why Did The Early Church Turn The Word Upside Down? Acts 17:1-9 Acts 17:6 “These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also.” What a tribute to Paul and Silas! Wherever Paul went, things happened. Souls were saved, people took sides, feelings were stirred, decisions were made, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    Staying Moral In An Immoral Age

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,025 views

    Living the Life of Christ

    Sermon Scripture: Proverbs 7 Staying Moral in an Immoral Age Introduction: We live in a sex-saturated society. TV, movies, videos, novels, magazines, billboards, and computer screens bring immorality into our homes and make it appear as the norm. How can God’s people remain pure? How can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Verifier Approach

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,876 views

    The four words that verifies our faith. 1. Written 2. Believe 3. Christ 4. Life

    -Qopchedy qokedydy qokololy qokeedy qokedy shedy. [NOTE: For this to make sense to the congregation, you will need to project these words on a scene, or have them printed as part of the worship bulletin.] Try saying that! The best cryptologists in the world have been unable to decode the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ: Our Saviour And Our Example

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 5, 2012
     | 6,230 views

    A short talk for Good Friday. I am deeply challenged by Peter reminding us that when suffering for his faith, Jesus did not retaliate and made no threats; and we’re called to follow his example!

    When I was at school there was no such thing as an anti-bullying policy, and I think I was on the receiving end of a large amount of abuse, mainly due to my surname, Pidgeon, and my painfully thin physique. As I look back I think I eventually adopted my own personal anti-bullying policy and it went ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lessons Learned In A Fish

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015
     | 5,022 views

    LESSONS LEARNED IN A FISH

    Jonah 2 LESSONS LEARNED IN A FISH 9 "Salvation is of the Lord" 1. The Place - Where Jonah Prayed 17 Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Fallen From Grace Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,577 views

    The world today is full of false doctrine and false teachers. Paul in his letters to church at Galatia, gives a stern warning about both.

    Fallen from Grace Gal 5: 2-12 Introduction The text before us tonight is the beginning of the third section of Paul’s letter to the church at Galatia. In the first section (Ch. 1-2) Paul defended his apostleship, in the second section (Ch. 3-4) Paul preached his message of justification by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There A Time To Withdraw?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010
     | 4,082 views

    Jesus was faced with consistent resistance to His proclamation and revelation. Is there ever a time to withdraw?

    Passage: Matthew 12:15-21 Intro: Anyone familiar with war knows that soldiers talk about tactics and logistics. 1. there is not a lot of question about the purpose of war: It is to defeat the enemy. 2. and in order to do that, we put aside attitudes of compassion and kindness, and replace ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Unforgiveable Sin

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,619 views

    Here is a very controversial passage dealing with the unforgiveable sin. What is it, and can a believer commit it?

    Passage: Matthew 12:15-21 Intro: Anyone familiar with war knows that soldiers talk about tactics and logistics. 1. there is not a lot of question about the purpose of war: It is to defeat the enemy. 2. and in order to do that, we put aside attitudes of compassion and kindness, and replace ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Faithful Saying

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,855 views

    God is Faithful and So We Must Be

    1. WE MUST DIE WITH HIM • To die in this context is not a physical death but we must be able to put to death the desires of this physical body • “To become indifferent to, or to cease to be under the power of; as, to die to sin.” • We must allow the Holy Spirit to set us free from the bond of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    How To Create A Unified Community Through God-Fearing. Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,626 views

    How proper fearing of God (instead of forgetting him) can lead to a unified community. Nehemiahs revival met with internal obstacles as well as the external one

    Unity from Fear How to Create a Unified Community Through God-Fearing. (the main body is a bit sparse. But i hope with the opening thoughts and basic outline that this will help those working through Nehemiah. Unfortunately the main body was hand written and never got ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Five Knots In The Rope Of Faith

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,815 views

    A prescription for faith building

    FIVE KNOTS ON THE ROPE OF FAITH 6/1/08 Romans 4:17-25; 5:1 S__L__R__ 1. Ever Climb a Rope Hanging From Gym Ceiling? a. How did they get them up there? b. Very bottom Knot – grab rope pull up – feet- stayed 2. Abraham – example of the faith life – perfect no! a. perfectly forgiven – always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist